Avionics Real-Time Software Lead | AI & DO-178 Excellence

RiseMe; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Acron Aviation is seeking an Sr. Software Engineering Functional Lead to spearhead a team of avionics software engineers on Surveillance programs.

This role interfaces with project management and cross-functional engineering in planning, design, manufacturing, and testing of transponders and sensor systems. The candidate will own technical execution, ensure software quality, and partner with project leads to meet milestones while advancing automation and AI-driven improvements in safety-critical

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of real time embedded software experience.
• 2+ years leading a technical software team.
• Experience with DO-178 development is highly desirable.
• Proficient in C; knowledge of C++/Python a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering tasks for Surveillance projects and coordinate offshore teams.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Leads, and Systems Engineering on priorities.
• Remove impediments and drive predictable, milestone-aligned execution.
• Track delivery metrics and ensure process compliance and quality.
• Drive AI incorporation and automation within safety-critical contexts.

Skills

Real time embedded software

Team leadership

Project coordination

C programming

Communication

DO-178 knowledge

Problem solving

AI tools awareness

DevOps concepts

Automation tooling

Education

BS Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

ClearCase

Subversion

ClearQuest

DOORS

Job description

Acron Aviation is seeking an Sr. Software Engineering Functional Lead to spearhead a team of avionics software engineers on Surveillance programs.

This role interfaces with project management and cross-functional engineering in planning, design, manufacturing, and testing of transponders and sensor systems. The candidate will own technical execution, ensure software quality, and partner with project leads to meet milestones while advancing automation and AI-driven improvements in safety-critical